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This coming July 24 - 26, 2025, the Pirate Off-Road Nation is in Nova Scotia’s beautiful and historic Annapolis Valley, with one of the most excellent, brand-friendly, off-road, wheeling and social events in Canada!
From July 24 – 26, 2025, Captain Jeff Hiltz, President and Founder of the Pirate Off-Road Nation, and his staff are pleased and honored to welcome you all to the 6th annual Pirate Off-Road Nation Valley Invasion!!
If you have a Jeep, bring it. A red-plated off-road only buggy, bring that too. Ford, Toyota, Chevy, Dodge, we don’t care, as long as you want to be part of the Pirate Off-Road Nation experience, you will be made welcome. The 'Nation believes that wheeling and camaraderie is not limited to one brand, but that it should be open to all, no matter what.
The 6th annual Pirate Off-Road Nation Valley Invasion will have trails from a basic off-road, 101 course to extreme rock trails that are not for the faint of heart… and everything in-between. Mud, rocks, a drive in the woods, and/or a peaceful BBQ by the ocean, we have something to move everyone.
Got kids, bring ‘em. Dogs? Bring 'em. Please refer to Rule 6 for a note on dogs (kids too for that matter). If you don't have 100% control over them, keep them in the vehicle or on a leash. Nobody wants to watch your kids (furry or otherwise) while you wheel...There are not many rules… It IS a Pirate gathering after all, but here they are:
1. No alcohol on the trails. If we catch you with booze on the trails you are out. No questions asked. If you are a drinker on the trails or driving around the campground, we don’t want you. You can’t have your money back either… Consider it a stupid tax for drinking on the trails and ruining the vibe.
2. No illegal drugs on the trails. See #1.
3. Tow points FRONT and REAR. No tow points, no wheeling for you. We will check, and you won’t be able to act surprised and say you were unaware. Hitch balls are not tow points, no matter what your cousin’s uncle’s brother’s granddaddy used to run back in the day. Vehicle recovery is serious business and can be dangerous, so let’s try to arrive alive.
4. Chains are not snatch straps for recovery, so put that stuff away or leave it home.
5. Mandatory tire pressures when on the trails. 15 PSI or less. One of the free traction aids available to every off-roader is lower PSI in the tires. It’s better to have more traction than less. Off-Road 101 will cover this in detail, your trail guides will be there to help you with this and we will have air at base camp to get you all inflated for the drive home. Also if you do happen to pop a bead, you're all good. Why? Because you'll have a FULL SIZED SPARE (Rule . No worries though, we will have the means to reset your bead for your drive home. Softer tires smooth out the ride and lessen the impact on the environment ... allowing us to follow the Tread Lightly principals.
6. Kids and dogs. Keep in mind that not everyone is a kid or dog enthusiast, and while I’m sure little Johnny and Suzie and Rover are lovely, please keep them under control and don’t have them running amuck. Nobody wants that.
7. Keep in mind; you are not going to a Puritan church retreat for the weekend. This is a gathering of like-minded off-road enthusiasts and it's taking place at a campground. At a NON-Puritan campground weekend, there will be sights, sounds, and smells that you may not be prepared to discuss with little Johnny, Suzie, or Rover. Please judge yourselves accordingly.
8. FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE. The rim doesn't have to match, nor does the tread, but the tire must be the same size and hold air. Should you turn up without a full sized spare tire, you will be reminded of the full size spare rule #8, your vehicle will fail the inspection and you won't be permitted to wheel until such time as you have procured a full size spare. Should you decide to be cute and go away, borrow a friend's spare to pass the inspection, please do not be surprised when we discover the deception and pull your rig from the lineup on Friday AM. This is a non-negotiable point and will be strictly enforced.
9. Final rules are to be considered under "common" sense. Respect your fellow participants, respect the 10kph campground speed limit, and respect the land. Stay off the grass! There will be live music, RTI ramp, fireworks, a mud bog, driving games and much, much more … All culminating in a draw on Saturday evening with thousands of dollars in prizes; from The Pirate Off Road Nation HQ and our sponsors!!
It’s going to be epic, and we look forward to seeing you all there!
Any questions on registration, sponsorship, rules, and the event from participants, media, businesses, or interested parties can be directed to:
Jeff Hiltz (c) 902-694-9464
Pirate Off-Road Nation
58 McFarlane St.
Springhill, NS B0M 1X0
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Valley Invasion: July 24-26 2025
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